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In addition, he also served as chairman of the [[Port Qasim Authority|Port Qasim Authority]] from 2002 until 2004, while serving in active duty with the Navy.<ref name="PQA press">{{cite web|title=Port Qasim Authority's Chairmen|url=http://pqa.gov.pk/chairman_history.php|website=pqa.gov.pk|publisher=PQA press|accessdate=17 August 2017}}</ref>
In addition, he also served as chairman of the [[Port Qasim Authority|Port Qasim Authority]] from 2002 until 2004, while serving in active duty with the Navy.<ref name="PQA press">{{cite web|title=Port Qasim Authority's Chairmen|url=http://pqa.gov.pk/chairman_history.php|website=pqa.gov.pk|publisher=PQA press|accessdate=17 August 2017}}</ref>

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==Biography==
==Biography==


Taj Muhammad Khattak was born in [[Montgomery (Pakistan)|Montgomery]], now [[Sahiwal]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in [[Pakistan]] into a [[Punjabi Pathan|Punjabi-Pathan]] family on 20 February 1948.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa">{{cite book|last1=Publications|first1=Europa|title=The International Who's Who 2004|date=2003|publisher=Psychology Press|isbn=9781857432176|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sR4Ch1dMe8IC&pg=PA881&dq=taj+muhammad+khattak+port+qasim&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiricyStN_VAhVD8GMKHVO9CoYQ6wEIKzAB#v=onepage&q=taj%20muhammad%20khattak%20port%20qasim&f=false|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en}}</ref> After his matriculation, he attended the [[Cadet College Hasan Abdal|Cadet College]] in [[Hasan Abdal|Hasan Abdal]] and joined the [[Pakistan Navy]] in 1965 as [[Sub Lieutenant|Sub-Lieutenant]].<ref name="Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni">{{cite web|last1=User|first1=Super|title=Prominent Abdalians in Armed Forces|url=http://www.cch.edu.pk/alumni/prominent-abdalians-in-armed-forces.html|website=www.cch.edu.pk|publisher=Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>
Taj Muhammad Khattak was born in [[Montgomery (Pakistan)|Montgomery]], now [[Sahiwal]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in [[Pakistan]] into a [[Punjabi Pathan|Punjabi-Pathan]] family on 20 February 1948.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa">{{cite book|last1=Publications|first1=Europa|title=The International Who's Who 2004|date=2003|publisher=Psychology Press|isbn=9781857432176|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sR4Ch1dMe8IC&pg=PA881&dq=taj+muhammad+khattak+port+qasim&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiricyStN_VAhVD8GMKHVO9CoYQ6wEIKzAB#v=onepage&q=taj%20muhammad%20khattak%20port%20qasim&f=false|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en}}</ref> After his matriculation, he attended the [[Cadet College Hasan Abdal|Cadet College]] in [[Hasan Abdal|Hasan Abdal]] and joined the [[Pakistan Navy]] in 1965 as [[Sub Lieutenant|Sub-Lieutenant]].<ref name="Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni">{{cite web|last1=User|first1=Super|title=Prominent Abdalians in Armed Forces|url=http://www.cch.edu.pk/alumni/prominent-abdalians-in-armed-forces.html|website=www.cch.edu.pk|publisher=Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>


He participated well in the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1965|second war]] with [[India]] in 1965, and went to trained with [[Royal Navy]] to complete his military training, specialized in the [[Navigation officer|navigation]].{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/> In 1969-70, [[Lieutenant|Lt]] Khattak was posted in [[East Pakistan|East-Pakistan]], joining the crew of PNS Jessor, a [[Gunboat|gunboat]], and served in the [[Naf River|Naaf River]] that located in the [[East Pakistan–Myanmar relations|East Pakistan–Burma border]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015">{{cite web|last1=Khalid|first1=Maria|title=1971 War - the Veterans’ Account|url=http://hilal.gov.pk/index.php/layouts/item/1768-1971-war-the-veterans-account|website=www.hilal.gov.pk|publisher=ISPR Hilal Magazine|accessdate=18 August 2017|location=Islamabad, Pakistan|language=en-gb|format=html|date=December 2015}}</ref> He participated in the [[Operation Barisal|military operation]] in [[Barisal]], and notably securing the [[Biharis in Bangladesh|Biharis]] who were loyal to Pakistan.<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/>
He participated well in the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1965|second war]] with [[India]] in 1965, and went to trained with the [[Royal Navy]] to complete his military training, specialized in the [[Navigation officer|navigation]].{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/> In 1969, the [[Pakistan Military Academy|Military Academy]] in [[Kakul]] awarded him the [[Sword of Honour (Pakistan)|Sword of Honour]] for the best graduates of the academy.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/>
In 1969-70, [[Lieutenant|Lt]] Khattak was posted in [[East Pakistan|East-Pakistan]], joining the crew of PNS Jessor, a [[Gunboat|gunboat]], and served in the [[Naf River|Naaf River]] that located in the [[East Pakistan–Myanmar relations|East Pakistan–Burma border]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015">{{cite web|last1=Khalid|first1=Maria|title=1971 War - the Veterans’ Account|url=http://hilal.gov.pk/index.php/layouts/item/1768-1971-war-the-veterans-account|website=www.hilal.gov.pk|publisher=ISPR Hilal Magazine|accessdate=18 August 2017|location=Islamabad, Pakistan|language=en-gb|format=html|date=December 2015}}</ref> He participated in the [[Operation Barisal|military operation]] in [[Barisal]], and notably securing the [[Biharis in Bangladesh|Biharis]] who were loyal to Pakistan.<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/>


In 1971, Lt. Khattak became the [[Commanding officer|commanding officer]] of the [[PT boat|PNS Jessor]], the gunboat, serving and fighting in the [[List of sectors in the Bangladesh Liberation War|Khulna-Mangla-Barisal sector]] during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|civil war in East Pakistan]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/>
In 1971, Lt. Khattak became the [[Commanding officer|commanding officer]] of the [[PT boat|PNS Jessor]], the gunboat, serving and fighting in the [[List of sectors in the Bangladesh Liberation War|Khulna-Mangla-Barisal sector]] during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|civil war in East Pakistan]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/>
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Revision as of 01:57, 18 August 2017

Taj Muhammad Khattal
Chairman of the Port Qasim Authority
In office
26 November 2002 – 4 November 2004
Preceded byRAdm S.V. Naqvi
Succeeded byRAdm Saleem Ahmed Mennai
Personal details
Born
Taj Muhammad Khattak

(1948-02-20) 20 February 1948 (age 76)
Montgomery, Punjab, Pakistan
(Now in Sahiwal)
Citizenship Pakistan
Alma materNational Defence University
NicknameTM Khattak
Military service
Allegiance[ Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Navy
Years of service1965-2005
Rank Admiral (S/No. PN 1120)
UnitNaval Operations Branch
CommandsVice Chief of Naval Staff
Commander Pakistan Fleet
DCNS (Personnel/Materials)
Flag Officer Sea Training
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Bangladesh Liberation War
Indo-Pakistani Standoff 2001
Awards Hilal-e-Imtiaz
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Sitara-i-Jurat
Sword of Honour

Vice-Admiral Taj Muhammad Khattak (Urdu:تاج محمد خٹک; b. 20 February 1948), HI(M). SI(M), SJ, is a retired three-star rank admiral in the Pakistan Navy and a defence analyst, writing columns in the political correspondent, News International.[1]

In addition, he also served as chairman of the Port Qasim Authority from 2002 until 2004, while serving in active duty with the Navy.[2]

Biography

Taj Muhammad Khattak was born in Montgomery, now Sahiwal, Punjab in Pakistan into a Punjabi-Pathan family on 20 February 1948.: 881 [3] After his matriculation, he attended the Cadet College in Hasan Abdal and joined the Pakistan Navy in 1965 as Sub-Lieutenant.[4]

He participated well in the second war with India in 1965, and went to trained with the Royal Navy to complete his military training, specialized in the navigation.: 881 [3] In 1969, the Military Academy in Kakul awarded him the Sword of Honour for the best graduates of the academy.: 881 [3]

In 1969-70, Lt Khattak was posted in East-Pakistan, joining the crew of PNS Jessor, a gunboat, and served in the Naaf River that located in the East Pakistan–Burma border.[5] He participated in the military operation in Barisal, and notably securing the Biharis who were loyal to Pakistan.[5]

In 1971, Lt. Khattak became the commanding officer of the PNS Jessor, the gunboat, serving and fighting in the Khulna-Mangla-Barisal sector during the civil war in East Pakistan.[5]

  1. ^ "Taj M Khattak:Writer - The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". www.thenews.com.pk. News International, Khattak. News International. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Port Qasim Authority's Chairmen". pqa.gov.pk. PQA press. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Publications, Europa (2003). The International Who's Who 2004. Psychology Press. ISBN 9781857432176. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  4. ^ User, Super. "Prominent Abdalians in Armed Forces". www.cch.edu.pk. Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni. Retrieved 17 August 2017. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ a b c Khalid, Maria (December 2015). "1971 War - the Veterans' Account" (html). www.hilal.gov.pk. Islamabad, Pakistan: ISPR Hilal Magazine. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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